John Miller

Mr. and Mrs. John S. Miller of Easton observed their 50th wedding anniversary Christmas Day. The couple, married in Philadelphia, are parents of two children, John H. of Easton and Elizabeth Barnaski of Mountain Lake, N.J. There are two grandsons. Miller is retired from Dixie Cup/ American Can Division of Easton.

The Nazis banned books. Communist governments did and still do ban books. Extremist governments in the Middle East ban books. Most book banning is fomented by persons trying to promote a particular religious or political point of view although some, a small minority, are encouraged by parents trying to protect their little darlings from the cold, cruel world in which they live. I doubt that any teenager much above the age of 13 is unaware of the words and situations most frequently cited as the evils in banned books, and in most cases those teens have been guilty at one time or another of using those forbidden words regardless of their parents' naivete.

Charged -- John Miller, 46, of Williamsport, Lycoming County; Friday with harassment; state police at Belfast said he followed Kathleen Cibula of Bethlehem for more than 40 miles from White Haven to Route 33; charged and released.

Maj. Gen. Patrick A. Murphy, The adjutant general for the state of New York, has announced the promotion of two members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capabilities for additional responsibility and leadership. Naquan Walton of Allentown and serving with the Company B, 101st Signal Battalion, has been promoted to the rank of private first class. Edgar Ponce of Tobyhanna and serving with the Company G, (Forward Support Company Field Artillery)

Easton police are looking for a 17-speed bicycle, taken from the pool entrance to Kirby Fieldhouse at Lafayette College. John Miller of 306 Taylor Ave., Easton, reported the theft to the Lafayette security force, which turned over the information to Easton police. Miller valued the bicycle at $350.

Donna M. DeLong and John H. Miller Jr. were married yesterday in Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bath. Beth Ruth was matron of honor and Carmen Cortez was best man. The bride, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald DeLong of Bath, is a graduate of Northampton High School and Churchman Business College. She is employed by Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America and at Rinker's General Store in Moorestown. The bridegroom is a son of Rosemary Miller of Nazareth and the late John Miller.

Anna Hecanchik, 69, of 134 N. 1st St., Lehighton, died Saturday in St. Luke's Hospital. Born in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Alexandria (Belois) Hecanchik. Surviving are two sisters, Jenny, wife of Stanford Frantz of Palmerton R.2, and Mary, wife of John Miller of Allentown, and a brother Alex of Weatherly. Services will be announced by the Moyer-Zimmerman Funeral Home, 215 S. 3rd St., Lehighton.

Kyle A. French and Megan E. Miller were married on July 24, 2009 in Allentown, PA. The bride is the daughter of John Miller of Emmaus and Carol Miller of Fleetwood. The groom is the son of Donald and Judy French of Allentown. Kyle is a 2006 graduate of Parkland High School and a 2008 graduate of LCCC with an A.A.S. in Criminal Justice. He is currently attending the Allentown Police Academy and is employed by the City of Allentown. Megan is a 2008 graduate of Emmaus High School and is currently attending LCCC pursuing a degree in Secondary Education.

Dorothy E. Dotty Snyder of Bethlehem, formerly of Geopp Street, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2009, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her family. She was the loving wife of Millard F. Snyder, with whom she shared more than 57 years of devoted marriage. Born in Fountain Hill, she was the daughter of the late Laura (Frey) Miller and her stepfather, Frank Miller. She enjoyed raising her family and being a grammy. Survivors: Husband, Millard F. Snyder; daughters, Deborah A. Fogel and her husband, Raymond, of Nazareth, Delores M. Matula and her late husband, Gary, of Bethlehem, Sandra S. Stufflebeam and her husband, Daniel; stepbrother, Louie Miller of Northampton; stepsisters, Carrie Gerstenberg, Irene Raub, Betty Rivera and Emmy Wise, all of Bethlehem, Ida Moyer of Easton; grandsons, John P. Mihulec and Jason D. Matula.

A Bushkill Township man convicted last year of operating one of the largest methamphetamine rings in the region was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years and one month in federal prison. John Riccio, 47, was also sentenced to five years of supervised release and a $2,500 fine. "It was a big operation and a significant sentence," said John Gallagher, an assistant U.S. attorney. "It was also an important sentence that hopefully sends a message to those looking to make easy money selling methamphetamine in the Lehigh Valley."

Albina Destt, 97, of Allentown, passed away on May 9 in Phoebe Home, Allentown. Born in New York City, N.Y., she was the wife of the late Joseph Destt and Andrew Hlavaty. She was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Albina was a member of the Lehigh County Senior Citizens and Lower Macungie Senior Citizens, where she formerly held an office of treasurer. Survivors: Daughters, Anna Winka of Allentown and Marie, wife of John Miller, of Wescosville; grandsons, Thomas Winka, Michael Winka, Steven Winka and Scott Miller; granddaughter, Pamela Denofa; 11 great-grandchildren.

Nancy J. (Christman) Miller, 71, of Middle Smithfield Township, died peacefully Monday, September 3, 2007, at home with her husband, John J. Miller, at her side. The couple celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary on May 19. They were married in St. Johns Lutheran Church, Allentown. Born on October 16, 1935, in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Arlene (Stoneback) Malone. A graduate of Allentown High School, she was predeceased by a brother, Harold C. Christman.

John E. Miller Jr., 85 of Moore Township, Pa., passed away Sunday, June 24, 2007 in the VNA Hospice of St. Lukes, Lower Saucon Township, Pa. Born March 21, 1922 in Edelman, Plainfield Township, Pa., he was a son of the late John E. Sr. and Ellen L. (Peters) Miller. He was employed by the former Nazareth Steel Fabricators, Fuller Company and in 1988, retired from Azar Ironworks, Bath. A faithful and active member of Schoeneck Moravian Church, Nazareth, he was on the church board, taught Sunday school and was part of the Moravian Brass Choir.

Jesse Rothermel and Alyssa Miller, both of Philadelphia, are pleased to announce their engagement. Alyssa is the daughter of Fran and the late John Miller of Shelby Township, Michigan. Jessie is the son of Roberta Rothermel of Allentown and Wayne and Teresa Rothermel of Exton, PA. Alyssa is a graduate of Eisenhower High School and Central Michigan University. Jesse is a graduate of Salisbury High School and Cornell University. Both are employed as consultants at Accenture in Philadelphia.

Peter-John Miller, 48, of Kutztown Road, Kutztown, formerly of Topton, passed away Wednesday, November 15, at St. Joseph Medical Center, Reading. Born in Allentown, he was the son of John E. Miller of Combola and Judith Kirby Orth of Lansford. He was a graduate of Brandywine Heights High School and was an avid outdoorsman, craftsman and reader. He was a lifetime member of the North American Hunting Club. Survivors: Parents; brothers, Timothy Miller and his wife Carol of New Ringgold, David Miller and his wife Donna of Orwigsburg; sister, Lori Stapinski of Summit Hill; nieces, nephews.